Franklin W. Henson, 93

Franklin W. Henson, 93, of Spencer, passed away January 11, 2012 at IU Health-Bloomington Hospital. Frank was born July 12, 1918 in Owen County to Orville and Nina (Randall) Henson. He was a graduate of Bowling Green High School. He worked for Wayne Feed Store in Spencer, Bayh Hardware Store, and Westinghouse for 20 years before retiring in 1983. Mr. Henson was a member of the First Christian Church and was a member of IORM Redmen Lodge. He enjoyed reading, craft projects, and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandson.

Franklin is survived by his wife of 69 years, Maxine (Simpson) Henson; a son, Stanley (Sharon) Henson of Champaign, Illinois; two daughters, Sally (Harvey) Warrner of Indianapolis, and Sue Smithley of Spencer; a brother, Robert Henson of Loogootee; a sister, Thelma Oehler of Brazil; five grandchildren, Todd Smithley, Scott and Seth Henson, and Erin and Jennifer Warrner; and a great-grandson, Owen Henson.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; and a son-in-law, Dave Smithley.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 14, 2012 at the First Christian Church of Spencer. Pastor Alan Lewis will officiate. Burial will follow at Chambersville Cemetery. Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church of Spencer.

The family would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers during Frank’s illness.